Wives of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ – Role Models in Faith (2025)
The term Ummahatul Momineen (Arabic: أمهات المؤمنين) literally means “Mothers of the Believers” and refers to the noble wives of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This title was given to them by Allah Himself in the Quran, making them a source of respect, love, and guidance for all Muslims. Allah says in the Qur’an: “The Prophet is […]
Common Tajweed Mistakes to Avoid in Quran Recitation (2025)
Learning Quran with tajweed is a beautiful journey, but I won’t lie to you – it takes time and patience. Many of us start with so much excitement, only to get stuck on those tricky Arabic letters or confusing rules. But here’s what I’ve learned after years of teaching: everyone struggles with the same few […]
Best Islamic Month for Umrah Deal Packages & Savings (2025)
The best month to perform Umrah is Ramadan. Umrah performed in Ramadan is considered a highly rewarded act among Muslims. Muslims believe that performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to performing Hajj. Muslims consider the last 10 days (about 1 and a half weeks) of Ramadan as rewarding and can bestow them […]
How Many Children Did Prophet Muhammad Have? (2025)
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had seven children in total — three sons and four daughters. All of his children were born from his first and beloved wife, Hazrat Khadija bint Khuwaylid (RA), except for one son. Summary: Gender Names Mother Lived Till Sons Qasim, Abdullah, Ibrahim Qasim & Abdullah: Khadija (RA), Ibrahim: Maria al-Qibtiyya (RA) All […]
Uncles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ – Names & Facts (2025)
The life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is full of remarkable family relationships that influenced the early days of Islam. One such group of close relatives is his uncles, known for their varying roles. Some accepted Islam and supported his mission wholeheartedly, some opposed his message, and some just supported him but didn’t accept Islam openly. […]
Ahlul Bayt: Names, Meaning & Their Role in Islam (2025)
Ahl al Bayt (Arabic: أهل البيت) literally translates to “People of the House” — referring to the Family of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In the Islamic context, Ahle Bait denotes those family members who were particularly close to the Prophet ﷺ and were purified by Allah. The status of the Ahlul Bayt is elevated in […]
Real Story of Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) with Quran (2025)
The prophet Ilyas (AS) was one of the chosen messengers of Allah that was sent to guide the people of Bani Isra’il. His task was to invite the people to worship Allah alone, and to warn them against associating partners with Him, especially that of the false deity Baal. No matter how hard he tried, […]
Ruqyah Apps for Healing: Benefits & Risks (2025)
As spiritual healing goes virtual, a handful of Ruqyah apps, which provide users with audio recitations, duas and healing guides, have been gaining digital profile. Sold as protection tools against sihr (magic), jinn possession, the evil eye and anxiety, these apps also raise some important questions: Do they work? Are they Islamic? Can an app […]
Fasting in Safar: What Islam Actually Says? (2025)
There are many myths and questions around the month of Safar, one of which is whether or not fasting in Safar is makruh (disliked). Some individuals shy away from fasting in Safar because of the dread of not realizing doing something religiously abominable. Where Does the Confusion Come From? A great deal of controversy arises […]
Myths of Safar Month: What Islam Really Says? (2025)
The Islamic month of Safar (the second month of the lunar calendar) has always been shrouded in superstition and fear. In some cultures, it is considered a time of ill fortune, sickness, or fighting. One of the superstitions that is very common yet seems to have died out, but has revived again, is that jinn […]
